Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Chip or Chocolate Peanut Squares
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly rich and chewy Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Chip or Chocolate Peanut Squares, the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers! This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy peanut butter with melted butter to create a wonderfully moist base, while a blend of granulated sugar and brown sugar adds the perfect sweetness. Packed with velvety peanut butter chips or chocolate chips and optional chopped peanuts for a delightful crunch, these bars are baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a quick dessert, these decadent squares are sure to be a hit. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you’ll have a batch of 16 rich, nutty squares ready to satisfy your cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups peanut butter chips or chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth and combined.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is thoroughly combined before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
Fold in the peanut butter chips or chocolate chips and chopped peanuts (if using).
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the squares to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 384.3 g | 493% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.9 g | 735% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4096 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 840.7 g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 564.3 g | ||
| Protein | 164.5 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 712 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3664 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
